Kids can be moody.  Toddlers assert their independence by saying “no”  to whatever you tell them to do.  Even when it comes to sleeping at night, they shout back a resounding “No!”  Well, when the old tricks in the book do not work anymore, like warm milk and bedtime stories, here’s a new technique scientifically supported that might just help you with your bedtime dilemma.

Exercise! No, not you, but your kid.  However, joining him or her would be a good idea, too.

In New Zealand, a study discovered that school-aged kids who are physically active during the day fall asleep faster than their friends who lead a more sedentary lifestyle.  In…